Our Review
The first vintage of Idée Fixe (meaning ‘fixation’) was released in ’20. Paul Holmes a Court (owner of Vasse Felix) purchased a 35ha plot of land in Karridale in ’10, planting an array of chardonnay clones suited to sparkling base, alongside a small plot of pinot noir. In ’12, Vasse Felix released a cellar door-only Blanc de Blanc, the genesis of Idée Fixe. Between ’16–’19 the Watershed vineyards were purchased for Vasse Felix, and the buildings and winery for Idée Fixe. A state-of-the-art overhaul of all aspects of the property is underway – the vineyards have been largely regrafted and the winery equipment replaced with new high-spec facilities for sparkling winemaking. Until a cellar door is built, wines can be tasted at Vasse Felix. Exports to UK, Hong Kong, NZ and Singapore. -ERIN LARKIN
Details
Rating |
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Winemaker |
Michael Langridge |
Viticulturalist |
Bart Molony, Tristan Moore |
Region |
Margaret River |
Address |
Vasse Felix, Caves Road, Cowaramup, WA, 6284
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Established |
2018 |
Dozens |
NFP |
Vineyards (area) |
29 ha |
Opening Hours |
7 days 10–5 |
Telephone |
08 9756 5000
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Website |
www.ideefixe.com.au
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